Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions; Transports students and other authorized persons to and from school on regular, special education, and Magnet routes; Makes extracurricular trips as authorized by the local school system

Essential Duties

Operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner on a route prescribed by the Transportation Department

Conducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipment

Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers

Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver

Operates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of education

Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading

Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel

Delivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnel

Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school system

Completes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner

Keeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times

Communicates effectively with the school staff and public

Attends all safety meetings

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

None required

Certification / Licensure

Must have a valid CDL B with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus endorsements

Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing

Successful completion of pre-employment physical

Annual physical examination with result clearance

Must successfully complete abbreviated Bus Driver Training Program provided by Fulton County Schools Transportation Department

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years driving experience required; Exemplary driving record classified as no more than 2 moving violations in current 7 year driving history

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent driving record

Must be dependable

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Extreme weather conditions to include heat, cold, wet and / or humid conditions

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

Risk of electrical shock

Physical Demands

Sitting for prolonged period of time

Lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching

Upper and lower body mobility

Ability to lift equipment and / or student weighing 40 pounds